Marzocchi Drop-Off Shocks (Kona Coiler)

I just bought a Kona Coiler, and am wondering what the proper psi is for each shock leg on the front Marzocchi Drop-off fork. I read the online manual and came up with 30-40 psi right leg, and 0-15 psi left. However, I tried this and the shocks was waaayyy too hard, much harder than the factory setting. I've messed around with the it and i just can't get the shock to feel right. It may be that i'm using a manitou shock gauge/pump to inflate the shocks, istead of a marzocchi pump. Anyways, could anyone tell me what the proper psi for each leg shoudl be? I way about 130 lbs.

I just bought a Kona Coiler, and am wondering what the proper psi is for each shock leg on the front Marzocchi Drop-off fork. I read the online manual and came up with 30-40 psi right leg, and 0-15 psi left. However, I tried this and the shocks was waaayyy too hard, much harder than the factory setting. I've messed around with the it and i just can't get the shock to feel right. It may be that i'm using a manitou shock gauge/pump to inflate the shocks, istead of a marzocchi pump. Anyways, could anyone tell me what the proper psi for each leg shoudl be? I way about 130 lbs.

Thanks Much,
Mike

There's the recommended setting... then there's you personal preference, try an in-between

At 130 lbs, you might not need any pressure.

The fork has coil springs in it -- the air pressure simply suppliments the springs for heavier riders. I have a Marz. 66 VF, which has similar internals, and am running zero psi. in both legs to get the right amount of sag, and I'm 160lbs. At 130lbs, you may even want to go to slightly softer springs than stock, but try it with no pressure and see how your sag works out, and go from there.

Totally agree. You probobly won't need any pressure. Just double check your oil heights to help control your bottoming out resistance and you'll be set. But again set the fork where you are comfortable.

I weigh around 163 lbs. and I've got an '04 Coiler with the Drop Off Comp that I'm running around 15 psi in both legs, and it works great. Recommended sag was around 10 psi, but it felt too mushy for the type of riding I do (trail riding with some small jumps and 2-3 ft. drops).